Mexican Rice

Also called Spanish rice, possibly because the Spaniards introduced rice to Mexico. This rice dish has become a classic Mexican side dish. From "Mexican Kosher Cooking"

SERVING/YIELD6-8 servings

PREP TIME

10

min

COOK TIME

25

min

LEVEL
Easy

BLESSINGUnknown

RECIPE#16642

ZipporahHeller

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 small carrots, diced fine

½ red pepper, diced

½ green pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (chopped)

2 cup raw rice

1 Tbsp additional olive oil

1½ tsp salt

4 Tbsp tomato paste

3½ cup water

In a frying pan, over medium heat, add olive oil. Saute onion, carrots, and peppers for two to three minutes until onions are translucent. ADd garlic and saute another minute. Add cilantro, rice, additional olive oil, salt and tomato paste and stir well to coat the rice evenly.